US Bridges

Jahnke Road over Powhite Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 76 & 0.34 to 150 · Structure no. 000000000005332

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
101 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jahnke Road over Powhite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jahnke Road over Powhite Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,374 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJahnke Road
CrossesPowhite Creek
Location0.05 FR 76 & 0.34 to 150
RouteCounty Highway 686
Coordinates37.5182, -77.53367
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,162 (2022)
Projected traffic11,374 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jahnke Road over Powhite Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jahnke Road over Powhite Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Jahnke Road over Powhite Creek carry?

About 9,162 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jahnke Road over Powhite Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Jahnke Road over Powhite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.